Salary: $60,538.00 – $75,673.00 Annually
Location : Southeast Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: HRNCS-GREENSUP-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
* Org (REQUIRED): 5276 Grover Keeton Golf Course
Opening Date: 05/30/2023
Closing Date: 6/13/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Purpose
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The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Overview
The Greens Superintendent provides agronomic direction for the 18 hole golf course, leads a varied staff in performing maintenance and care tasks, operates specialized equipment, handles associated paperwork, and makes necessary purchases to ensure quality care of greens.
Essential Functions
1 Oversees the turf maintenance of greens, roughs, and fairways and maintenance of the surrounding
landscaping by planning and implementing cultivation programs and disease, insect, and weed control
programs to ensure the playing surfaces on the golf courses are maintained in optimal condition.
2 Supervises the turf maintenance staff including assigning work, hiring, training, evaluating performance, and
other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained;
3 Provides technical expertise such as reviewing test results of soil and turf samples, directing application of
fertilizer, lime, insecticide, and fungicide, and dealing with weather-related problems such as floods,
windstorms, and freezes to ensure high quality playing surfaces; sets chemical and cultural plan for the year, schedules chemical applications and determines timing of care.
4 Operates necessary equipment, provides irritation troubleshooting, trims trees, manages storm clean up and handles other forestry concerns related to the golf course.
5 Communicates with golfers, other citizens, golf associations, other departments, pro shop staff, and vendors to
ensure turf management is coordinated with tournaments and other activities.
6 Prepares a variety of reports necessary for the turf maintenance program and completes routine paperwork
such as status reports, requisitions, work orders, and schedules to ensure proper processing and documentation
of activities.
7 Monitors and administers the annual operating budget to ensure expenses remain within budget allocations;
writes equipment specifications to assist in equipment purchases; maintains inventory levels and forecasts equipment and material needs.
8 Performs any and all tasks as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
3 years experience in the Assistant Greens Superintendent role
Licenses and Certifications
Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator 3A License.
Education
High School Diploma, GED
Supplemental Information
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of turfgrass management, care, and maintenance.
2 Ability to apply greens science related to golf course.
3 Knowledge of project management.
4 Ability to identify diseases and apply chemicals and other applications.
5 Knowledge of irrigation systems and repairs.
6 Budget Management and general accounting and purchasing.
7 Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
8 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required.
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
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